PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 20, 2023) – The board of the Pulaski County Public Facilities Board will hold a special board meeting at 9:00 a.m., July 21, 2023 to consider updates and reports on on-going matters and other administrative matters to come before the meeting.

The meeting will be held in the Quorum Court Room on the 4th Floor of the Pulaski County Administration Building.

Any interested person may participate in the meeting.

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 14, , 2023) –With warm and unseasonably rainy weather this summer in Pulaski County, grass and other vegetation are growing quickly along the county road right of ways. Keeping these mowed is important to Mowing Supervisor Mark Schultz and his crew. 

Since March 15 his crew has mowed the entire unincorporated road system, which is approximately 1100 miles of county right of way, and is currently preparing to do a second pass. 

“My mowing crew will continue to mow until mid to late November or when temperatures cool enough to slow vegetation growth,” said Schultz

According to Schultz, right of way mowing is important not only for keeping the county “looking good” but also for ensuring roadway safety.

“If the grass is too high along a road with no shoulder, grass will bend into the lane during inclement weather causing travel lanes to be less wide and also minimize proper stormwater drainage off roads,” he said.

Along with mowing right of ways, the mowing crew also collects storm debris. 

“Last month, we were hit with a wind event that created a lot of debris. We have so far picked up over 1200 cubic yards of tree debris from that storm,” he said. 

Schultz said if you are driving behind a mower on a county road, please be patient. The crews are doing the best job they can to keep the county safe and beautiful. 

“Keep an eye on the tractor driver if you’re behind him, he may signal you when it is safe to pass, or to let you know when it’s not safe,” he added.

Schultz’s favorite quote from one of his crew members is: “Grass is growin’, let’s get goin’!”

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 11, 2023) – The temporary road closure on Highway 161, previously scheduled from July 10 through 14, has been extended through July 17 due to weather. It will be at the Highway 161 and Wayne Street intersection for the installation of safety improvements at Harris Elementary School. The closure is part of Pulaski County’s 120-day asphalt overlay and safety improvement project on Highway 161.

Detour signs will be placed at the intersection of Roundtop Road and Highway 161 and on Rixie Road to direct traffic. 

During the closure, local traffic and area residents will still have access. Only through traffic and truck traffic will be affected. If you have questions, please contact Pulaski County Road and Bridge at 501-340-6800.

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 5, 2023) – The Pulaski County Brownfields Grant Program (Brownfields) has issued a public notice announcing that it is accepting public comments through Friday, August 4, 2023 on the proposed subgrant award to Canvas Community Church. A public meeting will be held Wednesday, July, 26, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Brownfields Office, located at 3915 W 8th Street, Third Floor Conference Room, Little Rock, AR 72204. 

Canvas Community Church has applied for a subgrant from the Pulaski County Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund for the abatement of contaminants found on its property located at 1107 W 7th Street, Little Rock. 

The purpose of the public notice is to inform the public of the environmental issues and the proposed cleanup process for the Canvas Community Church property. 

A hard copy of the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) will be available for review at the public meeting and at the Pulaski County Brownfields office during business hours, and an electronic copy will be available upon request.

All public comments shall be submitted in writing to the Pulaski County Brownfields or via email to Quinn Potter, Brownfields Administrator, at qpotter@pulaskicounty.net. 

The Brownfields Administrative Record for cleanup will be maintained throughout the duration of the project and will be available for review at the Pulaski County Brownfields office during normal business hours and at other times by appointment. 

To make an appointment to review the Administrative Record, or for questions regarding this announcement, please contact the Pulaski County Brownfields Office at (501) 340-3594. 

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