City of Dierks votes to accept bid for upcoming project

Monday, April 8, the Dierks City Council held their regular monthly meeting.

Mayor Ronnie Cogburn informed the council that he had received a bid just before the council meeting for the installation of poles, lights and wiring for the two existing ball fields and wiring for two future ball fields and a concession stand that will be built in the future in the amount of $125,000.

Council members voted to accept the bid after ensuring the city had the funds budgeted for the project.

Cogburn reported the city had applied for a $300,000 grant with the Arkansas Department of Transportation. He said the funds would be used to re-pave three streets with in the city limits if the city is approved for the grant.

Cogburn also informed the council that the bridge that goes into the city cemetery needs to be repaired. He said it would cost about $67,000 to repair, but the bridge belongs to the cemetery committee and they do not have the funds to repair the bridge. Council members asked his to see how much the cemetery committee could contribute to the project.

Police Chief John McKee reported his department was working to update streetlight and has started writing tickets to property owners who have not cleaned up their property in compliance with city ordinances.