City of West Fork, AR.

04/22/2025

🚧 Bridge Closure Alert – Riverwood 🚧

The Riverwood Bridge will be closed temporarily as we carry out essential repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time.

We’ll keep you updated and share a reopening date as soon as it's confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding!

04/17/2025

This is the link for the City Council meeting held on 4/15/2025.

04/14/2025

The West Fork Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 4/17/2025 has been cancelled to to lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting will be May 15, 2025.

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04/14/2025

The West Fork City Council will meet Tuesday April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm in the West Fork Courts/Police Building at 262 W. Main Street, for a regular monthly meeting. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION

WEST FORK CITY COUNCIL

April 15, 2025

6:30pm

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

CONVENE:

VOICE ROLL CALL ALDERMEN: Misty Caudle; Jeff Upton; Jan Throgmorton; Marti Lindabury; John Collins; Dena McKnight; Don Rollins; Anthony Foster; City Attorney Tom Kieklak; City Clerk, Ann Upton; Mayor Heith Caudle

ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes

PUBLIC FORUM: 2 minutes per speaker. All remarks addressed to the City Council. Council and Mayor may ask questions of the speaker or respond to questions or comments. No official action will be taken.

(A) BUSINESS REPORTS: (Open for questions and discussion by the Council)

1. Planning Commission: Walter Harnish

2. Court: Tracy Roebke

3. Library Director- Librarian Marie Parks

4. Police Department: Chief Bruce Halliburton

5. Public Works: Isaac Harderson

6. Parks Director: Chad Harrison

7. Fire Department: Chief TJ Howerton

8. Finance Director/Treasurer: Kristie Drymon

(B) PROCEDURAL MOTION- (for all ordinances on the agenda)

(C) OLD BUSINESS:

1. Verizon contract

(D) NEW BUSINESS:

1. Contract with Apptegy for new city website and mobile app

2. Recommend Melissa Moore to fill vacant position on the planning commission.

3. Ord. #2025-532 to establish the position of Fire Marshall

4. Ord. #2025-533 to re-zone parcel # 835-38402-001 from “R” to “MU-C”

(E) OTHER BUSINESS:

(F) MAYORS COMMENTS:

1.

ADJOURN:

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04/09/2025

🌧️ **Rainy Season Reminder for Property Owners!** 🌧️

As the rainy season is upon us, we want to remind all property owners that it’s your responsibility to maintain gutters, ditches, and alleys in accordance with our municipal code. 📜

💧 **What does this mean?**
Property owners are required to keep gutters, ditches, and alleys free of debris and obstructions so water can flow correctly. This helps prevent drainage issues and keeps our community safe and clean!

For reference, we’ve attached **Title 9** of our municipal code for your convenience. 📖 If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call The City Administration at **479-839-2342**.

04/05/2025

🚨 Riverwood is now open! 🚨

Please note that it's one-lane traffic over the bridge. 🚧

We ask that all drivers use caution and drive safely while passing through.

04/05/2025

🚨 Attention West Fork Residents 🚨

The City of West Fork is aware of the recent sewer overflows that have occurred during the current storm, as well as during previous rain events. We want to reassure the community that these incidents have been immediately reported to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Our team is actively monitoring the situation and will continue to do so throughout the storms.

04/04/2025

⚠️ Important Update: ⚠️

Stockburger is CLOSED at Stone Meadow due to flooding. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

04/04/2025

🚧 Dye Creek Road Closure Notice 🚧

Due to flooding, Dye Creek Road will be closed until further notice. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes for your safety. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

04/04/2025

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨

Due to flooding, the bridge on Riverwood has been compromised and will be closed until at least Monday, April 7, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the situation.

Please stay safe and we will keep you updated with any further changes. Thank you for your patience! 💧🌊

03/14/2025

The West Fork Planning Commission will have their regular meeting Thursday March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm at the West Fork Courts/Police building located at 262 W. Main Street. The public is welcome to attend.

03/13/2025

This is the video for the City Council meeting held on 3/11/2025.

03/05/2025

The West Fork City Council will meet Tuesday March 11, 2025
at 6:30pm in the West Fork Courts/Police Building at 262 W. Main Street, for a regular monthly meeting. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
WEST FORK CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025
6:30pm
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CONVENE:
VOICE ROLL CALL ALDERMEN: Misty Caudle; Jeff Upton; Jan Throgmorton; Marti Lindabury; John Collins; Dena McKnight; Don Rollins; Anthony Foster; City Attorney Tom Kieklak; City Clerk, Ann Upton; Mayor Reith Caudle
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes
PUBLIC FORUM: 2 minutes per speaker. All remarks addressed to the City Council. Council and Mayor may ask questions of the speaker or respond to questions or comments. No official action will be taken.
(A) BUSINESS REPORTS: (Open for questions and discussion by the Council)
1. Planning Commission: Walter Harnish
2. Court: Tracy Roebke
3. Library Director-Librarian Marie Parks
4. Police Department: Chief Bruce Halliburton
5. Public Works: Isaac Harderson
6. Parks Director: Chad Harrison
7. Fire Department: ChiefTJ Howerton
8. Finance Director/Treasurer: Kristie Drymon
(B) PROCEDURAL MOTION-(for all ordinances on the agenda)
(C) OLD BUSINESS:
1. Verizon contract
(D) NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review RFQ's for engineering services
2. Ordinance #2025-530: amend section, 1.32 General Penalty, of Municipal Code
3. Ordinance #2025-531: amend section, 4.24 Occupational Licenses, of Municipal Code
(E) OTHER BUSINESS:
(F) MAYORS COMMENTS:
1. April's meeting will be April 15th at 6:30pm.

ADJOURN:

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03/04/2025

The West Fork Parks Committee will meeting for a regular meeting Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm in the West Fork Courts/Police building located at 262 W. Main Street.

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03/03/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Must sign up by Wednesday, March 5th!
Players needed, please register ASAP!

Registration for the 2025 City of West Fork Baseball, Softball & T-Ball (ages 4 to 14) has begun. Signup forms, information sheets, waivers and coaching applications can be downloaded at our website: westforkparks.com or picked up at City Hall (164 N. Centennial). For more information email [email protected]. All forms and waivers must be returned to City Hall during regular business hours or can be dropped in the after-hours drop box. $50 Registration Fee with $100 family maximum. Online registration is available at westforkparks.com. Payment is required at time of registration. Credit card fees may apply. Sign up today! Deadline is February 21st MARCH 5th! Online registration is limited to 4 participants. Scholarship applicants not available online.

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02/25/2025

🚨 Scheduled Power Outage in West Fork 🚨

Attention West Fork residents! SWEPCO/AEP will be repairing a power line today, and as a result, power will be temporarily shut off starting around 1:15 PM. The outage is expected to last about 30 minutes.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to improve the service.

Thank you for understanding! ⚡

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02/21/2025

The video from the city council meeting held on February 11, 2025.

02/21/2025

The West Fork Planning Commission meeting scheduled for tonight, Thursday February 20th, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday February 27th at 6:30pm.

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