Program and Exhibitor Guide
Arkansas Municipal League Winter Conference
2020
#2020AMLWC
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Table of Contents
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
President’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2019-2020 Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Advisory Council Chairs . . . . . . . . . . 9
Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Past Presidents Advisory Council . . . . 10
Advisory Councils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
#2020AMLWC Agenda Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Exhibitor Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Convention Center Maps
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Stay connected with the League
Arkansas Municipal League P.O. Box 38
North Little Rock, AR 72115 301 W. Second St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114 501-374-3484
Email: [email protected]
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President’s Welcome Letter
Dear Friends:Welcome to the Arkansas Municipal League’s 2020 Winter Conference. As you review your program, you will see the outstanding agenda Mark R. Hayes and the League staff have organized. We begin the conference at 3 p.m. Wednesday with a certification session cov-ering issues regarding medical marijuana in the municipal workplace. During that evening’s opening night banquet, we’ll recognize the city and town officials who in the past year have achieved or maintained their status as a Certified Municipal Official. Main Street Arkansas will present their Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards as well. Thursday brings a full day of general sessions featuring excellent speakers covering a variety of issues facing our cities and towns. During the opening general session, we’re honored to welcome speaker Leon T. Andrews Jr., who will share information about the National League of Cities’ Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) initiative. We will also rec-ognize winners of this year’s Trendsetter City Awards, and the Volunteer Communities of the Year will be honored during Thursday’s luncheon. Our host cities, Little Rock and North Little Rock, are excited to welcome us to the Winter Conference. Be sure to take advantage of the wonderful restaurants, shops and attractions each city has to offer during your visit. Thank you for attending and enjoy the conference. “Great Cities Make a Great State.”Sincerely,
Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President Arkansas Municipal League
Mayor Harold Perrin Jonesboro President
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2019-2020 Vice Presidents
Mayor Paul Wellenberger Fairfield Bay
Vice President, District 1
Mayor John Mark Turner Siloam Springs
Vice President, District 3
Mayor Gary Baxter Mulberry First Vice President
Council Member Allan Loring Wrightsville Vice President, District 2
Mayor Parnell Vann Magnolia Vice President, District 4
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Advisory Council Chairs
Chief of Police/Assistant City Manager J. R. Wilson Hope
Public Safety
Mayor Jimmy Williams Marianna
Cities of the First Class
City Administrator Carl Geffken Fort Smith Cities of the Large First Class
Mayor Dennis Behling Lakeview Incorporated Towns and Cities of the Second Class
Mark R. HayesExecutive Director
Arkansas Municipal League
City Administrator Phillip Patterson Siloam Springs Economic Development
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Arkansas Municipal League
Clerk/Treasurer Denise Johnston Batesville
Mayor Darrell Kirby Bay
Mayor Tim McKinney Berryville
Mayor James Sanders Blytheville
Mayor Jonas Anderson Cave City
Vice Mayor Kevin Settle Fort Smith
Mayor Sammy Hartwick Greenbrier
Mayor Doug Kinslow Greenwood
Mayor Tonya Kendrix Hermitage
City Manager Catherine Cook Hope
Mayor Pat McCabe Hot Springs
Council Member Reedie Ray Jacksonville
Mayor Robert Patrick St. Charles 2003-2004
Mayor Mike Gaskill Paragould 2007-2008
Mayor Frank Fogleman Marion 2011-2012
Mayor Jackie Crabtree Pea Ridge 2013-2014
Arkansas Municipal League
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Executive Committee
Council Member Sam Angel II Lake Village
Mayor Jerry Boen Lamar
Mayor Steve Dixon Marmaduke
Council Member James Turner Mena
Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer Morrilton
Council Member Debi Ross North Little Rock
Council Member Tyler Dunegan Osceola
Mayor Sonny Hudson Prairie Grove
Mayor Greg Hines Rogers
Mayor Virginia Young Sherwood
Mayor Bobby Neal Smackover
Council Member Colby Fulfer Springdale
Past Presidents Advisory Council
Mayor Rick Elumbaugh Batesville 2015-2016
Mayor Harry Brown Stephens 2016-2017
Mayor Doug Sprouse Springdale 2017-2018
Mayor Joe A. Smith North Little Rock 2018-2019
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Arkansas Municipal League Advisory CouncilsEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: City Clerk/Treasurer Denise Johnston, Batesville; Mayor Darrell Kirby, Bay; Mayor Tim McKinney, Berryville; Mayor James Sanders, Blytheville; Mayor Jonas Anderson, Cave City; Vice Mayor Kevin Settle, Fort Smith; Mayor Sammy Hartwick, Greenbrier; Mayor Doug Kinslow, Greenwood; Mayor Tonya Kendrix, Hermitage; City Manager Catherine Cook, Hope; Mayor Pat McCabe, Hot Springs; Council Member Reedie Ray, Jacksonville; Council Member Sam Angel II, Lake Village; Mayor Jerry Boen, Lamar; Mayor Steve Dixon, Marmaduke; Council Member James Turner, Mena; Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer, Morrilton; Council Member Debi Ross, North Little Rock; Council Member Tyler Dunegan, Osceola; Mayor Sonny Hudson, Prairie Grove; Mayor Greg Hines, Rogers; Mayor Virginia Young, Sherwood; Mayor Bobby Neal, Smackover; Council Member Colby Fulfer, SpringdalePAST PRESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, Batesville; Mayor Frank Fogleman, Marion; Mayor Joe A. Smith, North Little Rock; Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould; Mayor Jackie Crabtree, Pea Ridge; Mayor Doug Sprouse, Springdale; Mayor Robert Patrick, St. Charles; Mayor Harry Brown, StephensCITIES OF THE LARGE FIRST CLASS ADVISORY COUNCIL: City Administrator Carl Geffken, Fort Smith, Chair; Mayor Peter Christie, Bella Vista; Mayor Allen Scott, Bryant; Council Members Eddie Long, Norma Naquin, and James Reid, Cabot; Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer and City Clerk Heather McVay, El Dorado; Chief of Staff Don Marr and Director of Communications and Marketing Susan Norton, Fayetteville; Mayor Cedric Williams and Council Member Jason Evansingston, Forrest City; Assistant City Manager Lance Spicer, Hot Springs; Council Members Tara Smith and Mary Twitty, Jacksonville; Council Members Chris Gibson and John Street, Jonesboro; City Director Lance Hines and Intergovernmental Relations Manager Emily Cox, Little Rock; Mayor Caleb Norris, Clerk/Treasurer Tina Timmons and Council Members Chad Gardner and Terry Williams, Maumelle; Council Member Jim Bodenhamer, Mountain Home; Council Members Steve Baxter, Jane Ginn, Charlie Hight and Beth White, North Little Rock; City Clerk Andrea Williams and Council Member Josh Agee, Paragould; Council Member Steven Mays, Pine Bluff; Council Member Marina Brooks, Sherwood; City Director Mindy Hunt, Siloam Springs; Council Member Wayne Croom and City Clerk Joyce Gray, West MemphisCITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mayor Jimmy Williams, Marianna, Chair; Mayor Jerry Martin, Alma; Council Member Larry Hall, Bay; Clerk/Treasurer Carol Westergren and Human Resources Director Kim Weeks, Beebe; Mayor Danny Shaw, Bono; Council Member Ron Burrow, Brinkley; Mayor Bill Edwards and Council Member Wayne Low, Centerton; Council Member C.T. Foster, Crossett; Mayor Flora Simon and Council Member Ramona Weatherford, Dumas; Mayor Kevin Johnston, Gentry; Mayor Rodney Robertson and Clerk/Treasurer Ruth Keith, Leachville; Council Member Loye Free, Marianna; Assistant to the Mayor Becky Horton, Mena; Mayor Doyle Fowler and Council Members Glinda Lou Dallas and Mary Ann Whitlock, McCrory; Mayor Sally Wilson, Osceola; Council Member David Hickman, Parkin; Council Members Tony Cunningham and Brea Gragg, Prairie Grove; Council Member Patricia Roberts, Prescott; Council Members Teddy Holt, Bill Shrum and Norma Strabala, Stuttgart; Mayor Charles Snapp, Walnut Ridge; Mayor Charles Gastineau, Ward; Council Member Dorothy Henderson, Warren
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Arkansas Municipal League Advisory CouncilsINCORPORATED TOWNS AND CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mayor Dennis Behling, Lakeview, Chair; Mayor Veronica Post, Altus; Mayor Bo James, Caraway; Council Member Timothy Barnes, Clinton; Mayor Joe Marotti, Crawfordsville; Council Members Robert Otis and Doyle Scroggins, Fairfield Bay; Council Member Jennifer Porter, Flippin; Mayor Jeff Braim and Council Member Anita Seaman, Gassville; Mayor B.T. Smith, Glenwood; Recorder/Treasurer Jennifer Hill, Haskell; Recorder/Treasurer Mary Ruth Wiles, Highland; Mayor Craig Huckaby, Horseshoe Bend; Council Member Lee Guest, Marvell; Mayor Marion Hoosier, McCaskill; Mayor Carl Lee Griswold, Mitchellville; Mayor Bob Blankenship, Monette; Mayor Joseph Carlton, Montrose; Mayor Michael Marsh, Pangburn; Mayor Roben Brooks and Recorder/Treasurer Dane Fults, Redfield; Mayor Samuel Quarles, Rosston; Mayor James Jones, Rudy; Mayor Lisa Hackett, Shirley; Recorder/Treasurer Rick East, Smackover; Recorder/Treasurer Rita Fite, Sparkman; Mayor Brenda Porter, Tollette; Mayor Michael R. Frasier, Weiner PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL: Chief of Police/Assistant City Manager J.R. Wilson, Hope, Chair; Council Member Jim Wozniak, Bella Vista; Mayor Kenneth Jones, Brookland; Council Member Doug Warner, Cabot; Interim Fire Chief Ronald Nash, Camden; Council Member Crystal Marshall, Crossett; Council Members Chris Akins and Robin Cook, Dermott; Council Member Dianne Hammond, El Dorado; Police Chief/Mayor Tim Mayfield, Gassville/Salesville; Director of Operations Rob Holland, Highfill; City Director Karen Garcia and Fire Chief John Stachey, Hot Springs; Council Member Jess Holt, Maumelle; Clerk/Treasurer Diane Whitbey, North Little Rock; Mayor Roxie Hall, Ozark; Fire Chief Kevin Lang, Paragould; Council Member April Broderick, Sherwood; Council Member James Pulliaum, West Memphis; Mayor Jennifer Hobbs, Wynne ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: City Administrator Phillip Patterson, Siloam Springs, Chair; Director of Communications Keith Beason, Arkadelphia; Mayor Stephanie Orman, Council Member Cindy Acree and Community Relations & Economic Development Director Debbie Griffin, Bentonville; Mayor Randall Noblett, Cave Springs; Council Member Robin Reed, Centerton; Council Member Judy Weaver, Clarksville; Council Member Gail King, Des Arc; Council Member Naomi Lassen, Gassville; City Director Mark Ross, Hope; Mayor Bob Johnson, Jacksonville; Council Member Sherry Holliman, Marion; Council Member Jennifer Massey, Mayflower; Mayor Hillrey Adams and Council Member Paige Evans, Mountain Home; Mayor Roger Gardner, Mountain View; Council Member Howard Austin, Prescott; Council Member Gregory Baker, Osceola; Council Member Betty Cook, Sheridan; Council Member Beverly Williams, Sherwood; Finance and Human Resources Director Deborah Staley, WardMUNICIPAL HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mayor David Stewart, Newport, District 1; Finance Director Joy Black, Bryant, District 2; Mayor Bill Edwards, Centerton, District 3; Clerk/Treasurer Barbara Blackard, Clarksville, District 4; Mayor Denisa Pennington, Warren, At-Large Member
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Human Resources Director Charlette Nelson, Jacksonville, District 1; Human Resources Director Lisa Mabry-Williams, Conway, District 2; Clerk/Treasurer Sharla Derry, Greenwood, District 3; Mayor Shirley Washington, Pine Bluff, District 4; City Attorney Howard Cain, Huntsville, At-Large Member and Group Manager
PENSION MANAGEMENT AND OPEB TRUSTS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Treasury Manager Scott Massanelli, Little Rock, Chair; Comptroller Mandy Spicer, Benton, Vice Chair; City Manager Gary Brinkley, Arkadelphia; Clerk/Treasurer Carol Westergren, Beebe; Chief of Staff Danny Bradley, North Little Rock
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AGEN
DAWEDNESDAY/Februar y 12, 2020
11:00 A.M. STATE AID STREET MEETING MANNING ROOM, MH
1:00 P.M. to
3:00 P.M.
ACCRTA TRAININGThis is an orientation for City Clerks, City Recorders, City Treasurers. This training session is especially helpful for individuals who are newly elected or new to their positions.
ARKANSAS BALLROOM,
MH
1:00 P.M. to
7:00 P.M.REGISTRATION
CADDO & OSAGE
ROOMS, SCC
1:00 P.M. to
7:00 P.M.
VISIT WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIESGovernmental agencies have been invited to exhibit in Halls I and II. Drop by during the breaks and exhibit hall hours to visit with them about services their agencies might offer to your municipality.
GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II,
SCC
2:00 P.M.
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM BOARD OF
TRUSTEES MEETINGThe quarterly board meeting of the Municipal League Workers' Compensation Program will be held.
MANNING ROOM, MH
3:30 P.M. to
4:30 P.M.
*MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE WORKPLACE: HOW TO PROPERLY DETECT AND REPORT IMPAIRMENT
This workshop is designed to identify key indicators of recent drug use and to keep pace with emerging trends. It will also discuss the steps municipal employees should take when reporting a suspected violation and the appropriate action to take based upon your HR investigation. A Q&A period will follow if time permits.
Presiding: Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: Jeff Sims, CSAPA, CSI President, Xpert Diagnostics
Tracey Cline-Pew Director of Human Resources Arkansas Municipal League
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
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AGENDAWEDNESDAY/Februar y 12, 2020
Mayor Harold Perrin Twitter: @CityofJonesboroAR
Jeff Sims Twitter: @XpertDX
Tracey Cline-Pew Twitter: @ARMuniLeague
Mayor Gary Baxter Facebook: Mulberry City Limits
Shelby Johnson Twitter: @ShelbyDJohnson
David Baxter Twitter: @ARMuniLeague
Sergeant Larry K. Behnke Twitter: @NLRPD Facebook: @NLRPolice
4:30 P.M. to
4:45 P.M.BREAK
GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II,
SCC
4:45 P.M. to
5:30 P.M.
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES AND THE 2020 CENSUS
The census directly impacts the funding your city or town will receive over the next 10 years and helps ensure fair representation at every level of government. A clear understanding of your municipality’s boundaries is essential to an accurate count of your population and turnback. A Q&A period will follow if time permits.
Presiding: Mayor Gary Baxter, Mulberry First Vice President Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: Shelby D. Johnson, State Geographic Information Officer, State of Arkansas
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
5:30 P.M. to
5:45 P.M.BREAK
GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II,
SCC
5:45 P.M. to
6:45 P.M.
*ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING FOR MUNICIPALITIES
This workshop will discuss the psychology of the active shooter, the law enforcement response, and how employers and employees can play a part in helping keep the workplace safe. The session will also focus on creating a plan for when and if an incident occurs. A Q&A period will follow if time permits.
Presiding: Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: David Baxter, General Manager of Health/Safety and Operations Arkansas Municipal League
Sergeant Larry K. Behnke, SWAT North Little Rock Police Training Team
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
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AGEN
DAWEDNESDAY/Februar y 12, 2020
7:00 P.M. to
8:30 P.M.
OPENING NIGHT BANQUETMunicipal officials who have newly obtained their “Certified Municipal Official” status, and those who have maintained their status with continuing education will be recognized. Additionally, Main Street Arkansas—now entering its 26th year—will present their Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards.
Presiding: Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Invocation: Mayor Gary Baxter, Mulberry First Vice President, Arkansas Municipal League
Emceeing: Secretary Stacy Hurst Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
Presenting: Greg Phillips, Director Main Street Arkansas Department of Arkansas HeritageSponsored by American Fidelity
Assurance Company
WALLY ALLEN BALLROOM,
SCC
8:30 P.M. to
10:00 P.M.
OPENING NIGHT DESSERT RECEPTIONOpening night isn’t over yet! After the banquet, join League President Harold Perrin, First Vice President Gary Baxter and our hosts from Stephens Inc. across the street at the beautiful Capital Hotel for delectable desserts and drinks. There will also be an opportunity to tour the historic property.
Sponsored by Stephens Inc.
CAPITAL HOTEL,
MEZZANINE
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Stacy Hurst Twitter: @StacyJHurst
Greg Phillips Facebook: @MainStreetArkansas
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AGENDATHURSDAY/Februar y 13, 2020
7:00 A.M. to
8:45 A.M.
HOST CITY BREAKFASTSponsored by City of Little Rock &
Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II,
SCC
7:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M.REGISTRATION
OSAGE ROOM,
SCC
7:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M.
VISIT WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIESGovernmental agencies have been invited to exhibit in Halls I and II. Drop by during the breaks and exhibit hall hours to visit with them about services their agencies might offer to your municipality.
GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II,
SCC
7:15 A.M. to
7:45 A.M.
VOLUNTARY PRAYER SESSIONA time to gather and pray for those who lead our nation, state and municipalities.
FULTON ROOM, SCC
8:45 A.M. to
10:00 A.M.
OPENING GENERAL SESSIONWinter Conference officially begins with the Presentation of Colors and the singing of the National Anthem. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. will welcome conference delegates, and Leon T. Andrews Jr., director of the National League of Cities’ Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) initiative, will deliver the keynote address.
Presiding: Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Color Guard: Little Rock Fire DepartmentNational Anthem: Officer Allison Walton
Little Rock Police DepartmentHost City Welcome: Mayor Frank D. Scott Jr.
Little RockSpeaking: Leon T. Andrews Jr., Director
Race, Equity and Leadership National League of Cities
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Little Rock Fire Department Twitter: @LittleRockFire
Officer Allison Walton, PD Twitter: @LRPolice
Mayor Frank D. Scott Jr. Twitter: @FrankScottJr
Leon T. Andrews Jr. Twitter: @LeonTAndrewsJr Facebook: @NationalLeagueofCities
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AGEN
DATHURSDAY/Februar y 13, 2020
10:00 A.M. to
10:30 A.M.
TRENDSETTER CITY AWARD WINNERSArkansas Business will present the 2019 Trendsetter City Awards to cities and towns with a vision for growth and improvement in areas such as education/workforce, tourism, infrastructure and public safety. These awards are presented in partnership with Arkansas Business Publishing Group, Crews & Associates, Crafton Tull, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, the Associated Industries of Arkansas and the Arkansas Municipal League.
Presiding: Mayor Gary Baxter, Mulberry First Vice President Arkansas Municipal League
Presenting: Mitch Bettis, President/Publisher Arkansas Business Publishing Group
Bonnie Jacoby, Vice President Business Sales & Training Arkansas Business Publishing Group
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
10:30 A.M. to
10:45 A.M.BREAK
GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II,
SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Mitch Bettis Twitter: @ArkBusiness
Bonnie Jacoby Twitter: @ArkBusiness
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AGENDATHURSDAY/Februar y 13, 2020
John L. Wilkerson Twitter: @ARMuniLeague
Mark R. Hayes Twitter: @ARMuniLeague
Whitnee Bullerwell Twitter: @ARMuniLeague
Millie Ward Twitter: @StoneWard
10:45 A.M. to
NOON
GENERAL SESSION II: LOCAL CONTROL FOR CITIES AND TOWNS IN ARKANSAS
AND THE LEAGUE’S LOCAL CONTROL INITIATIVE
Local control places the power to make decisions in the hands of the people who know their community the best—the citizens. This session will cover the importance of local control and how it affects issues in cities and towns both large and small. We will also unveil the League’s new local control initiative, “Be Local. Be Heard.”
Presiding: Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: John L. Wilkerson, General Counsel Arkansas Municipal League
Mark R. Hayes, Executive Director Arkansas Municipal League
Whitnee V. Bullerwell, Deputy Director Arkansas Municipal League
Millie Ward, President, Stone Ward
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
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AGEN
DATHURSDAY/Februar y 13, 2020
NOON to
1:45 P.M.
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARDS LUNCHEON
Arkansans are known for giving back, and the 2019 Volunteer Community of the Year Awards will recognize the cities and towns that are going above and beyond.
Presiding: Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Invocation: Mayor Harry Brown, Stephens Past Presidents Advisory Council Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: The Honorable Asa Hutchinson Governor, State of Arkansas
Emceeing: Ashley Ketz, News Anchor, KARKPresenting: Bruce Davis, Commission Chair
EngageARSponsored by Friday, Eldredge & Clark
and the Little Rock Marriott
WALLY ALLEN BALLROOM,
SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Harry Brown Facebook: @CityofStephensAR
Gov. Asa Hutchingson Twitter: @AsaHutchinson
Ashley Ketz Twitter: @AshleyKetz
Bruce Davis Facebook: VolunteerAR
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AGENDATHURSDAY/Februar y 13, 2020
2:00 P.M. to
3:00 P.M.
A GENERAL EDUCATION ON SALES TAX AND MUNICIPAL BONDS
Local government provides to its citizens their most basic needs. In doing so, cities and towns also have fiscal authority, which gives a local government the ability to raise revenue either through taxation or borrowing. Speakers will share their expertise on these important topics. A Q&A period will follow if time permits.
Presiding: Mayor Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: Michele Simmons Allgood, Partner Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. Law Firm
Ryan A. Bowman, Partner Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
Leigh Ann Biernat, SVP-Banker Stephens Inc.
Jack Truemper, SVP-Banker Stephens Inc.
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
3:00 P.M. to
3:15 P.M.BREAK
GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II,
SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Michele Simmons Allgood Twitter: @MitchWillLaw
Ryan A. Bowman Twitter: @FridayFirm
Leigh Ann Biernat Twitter: @Stephens_Inc
Jack Truemper Twitter: @Stephens_Inc
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AGEN
DATHURSDAY/Februar y 13, 2020
3:15 P.M. to
4:15 P.M.
GOVERNOR’S BROADBAND PLAN AND GRANT PROGRAMS
Governor Asa Hutchinson’s goal for high-speed internet in Arkansas is to have universal 25/3 broadband by 2022. This session will discuss the benchmarks for meeting that goal, as well as available grant programs to help fund these efforts. A Q&A period will follow if time permits.
Presiding: Mayor Gary Baxter, Mulberry First Vice President, Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: Dr. Nathan Smith, Ph.D. State Broadband Manager Arkansas Department of Commerce
Clint Moore, Economic Analyst Arkansas Development Finance Authority
William H. Vogt General Field Representative USDA - Rural Utilities Service
John L. Wilkerson, General Counsel Arkansas Municipal League
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
4:15 P.M. to
5:00 P.M.
2020 U.S. CENSUS: COUNTING EVERYONE ONCE, ONLY ONCE
AND IN THE RIGHT PLACEThe once-every-decade census provides an accurate population count of every city and town, which is essential to the turnback process. This session will focus on making sure everyone is counted, particularly hard-to-count populations such as young children, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with mental or physical disabilities, and those who do not live in traditional housing. A Q&A period will follow if time permits.
Presiding: Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: Samuel Abbasi, Partnership Coordinator U.S. Census Bureau
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
DINNER ON YOUR OWN
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
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AGENDAFRIDAY/Februar y 14, 2020
7:00 A.M. to
8:45 A.M.
BREAKFASTSponsored by Mitchell Williams Law Firm GOVERNOR’S
HALLS I & II, SCC
7:00 A.M. to
NOONREGISTRATION
OSAGE ROOM,
SCC
8:15 A.M. to
4:30 P.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATIONCity Attorneys will meet for six hours of CLE.
ASSEMBLY HALL, LEAGUE
HEADQUARTERS
9:00 A.M. to
10:00 A.M.
GENERAL SESSION I: THE STATE OF ARKANSAS’ STREETS, ROADS AND
HIGHWAYSThis session is designed to discuss the status of the law pertaining to the half-cent sales tax on the sale of gasoline. Currently, the tax is set to expire in 2023. The benefits of continuing the sales tax and what will happen if the tax sunsets will also be discussed.
Presiding: Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: Joe Quinn, Executive Director Arkansas Good Roads Foundation
Mark R. Hayes, Executive Director Arkansas Municipal League
Chris Villines, Executive Director Association of Arkansas Counties
Scott Bennett, Executive Director ArDOT
Honorable Lance Eads, State Senator District 7
Honorable Jeff Wardlaw State Representative, District 8
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Nathan Smith Twitter: @ArkansasGov
Clint Moore Twitter: @ArkansasGov
William H. Vogt Twitter: @usdaRD
Samuel Abbasi Twitter: @ USCensusBureau
Joe Quinn Twitter: @ARGoodRoads
Chris Villines Twitter: @75ARCounties
Scott Bennett Twitter: @ArDOTDirector
Senator Lance Eads Twitter: @LanceREads
Rep. Jeff Wardlaw Twitter: @ArkansasHouse
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AGEN
DAFRIDAY/Februar y 14, 2020
10:00 A.M. to
10:15 A.M.BREAK
GOVERNOR’S HALLS I & II,
SCC
10:15 A.M. to
11:00 A.M.
GENERAL SESSION II: PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE GOVERNOR’S
CAMPAIGN - VOTE FOR ROADS, VOTE FOR ISSUE 1
Stakeholders, legislators and industry leaders will participate in an in-depth discussion about how the state—including its cities, towns, counties and industries—will be affected if the half-cent sales tax is allowed to sunset. Cities, towns and counties receive approximately $280 million annually in the form of turnback to pay for and maintain streets, roads and highways. Without the half-cent sales tax, current and future maintenance issues may not be addressed.
Presiding: Mayor Gary Baxter, Mulberry First Vice President, Arkansas Municipal League
Moderating: Joe Quinn, Executive Director Arkansas Good Roads Foundation
Panelists: Robert Moore, State Highway Commissioner, ArDOT
Mark R. Hayes, Executive Director Arkansas Municipal League
Chris Villines, Executive Director Association of Arkansas Counties
Marvin Childers, President Arkansas Poultry Federation
Shannon Newton, President Arkansas Trucking Association
Honorable Mike Holcomb State Representative, District 10
Honorable Lane Jean State Representative, District 2
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Robert Moore Twitter: @ArDOT
Marvin Childers Twitter: @ThePoultryFed
Shannon Newton Twitter: @ArkansasTrucking
Rep. Mike Holcomb Twitter: @ArkansasHouse
Rep. Lane Jean Twitter: @ArkansasHouse
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AGENDAFRIDAY/Februar y 14, 2020
11:00 A.M. to
NOON
*CURRENT AND EMERGING FRAUD SCHEMES RELATED TO CITIES AND
TOWNSAs the conveniences of technology continue to evolve, so too do the opportunities for fraud. This workshop will discuss various patterns of fraud, how they affect municipalities and their citizens, and what to do if it happens to your city or town.
Presiding: Harold Perrin, Jonesboro President, Arkansas Municipal League
Speaking: Sean T. Sammons Senior Special Agent U.S. Secret Service
Concluding Remarks: Mayor Harold Perrin Jonesboro, President Arkansas Municipal League
*Scanning for the three (3) hours of continuing education credit will take place at the conclusion of this session.
GOVERNOR’S HALL IV, SCC
NOONLUNCH BUFFET
Before you head home, join us for a buffet in the Marriott Grand Ballrooms.
MARRIOTT GRAND
BALLROOMS B & C, MH
1:00 P.M.
MUNICIPAL HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
The quarterly meeting of the Municipal Health Benefit Program’s Board of Trustees will be held.
MANNING ROOM, MH
MH = MARRIOTT HOTEL, SCC = STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Sean T. Sammons Twitter: @SecretService
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SPON
SORS
We value our loyal Sponsors. Thank you.
SponsorsStephens Inc.
111 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201
501-377-2000
American Fidelity Assurance Company P.O. Box 25523
Oklahoma City, OK 73125 405-523-5416
City of Little Rock 500 West Markham, Room 203
Little Rock, AR 72201 501-371-4510
Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau 101 South Spring Street Little Rock, AR 72201
501-376-4781
Little Rock Marriott 3 Statehouse Plaza
Little Rock, AR 72201 501-906-4000
Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3493 501-376-2011
Mitchell Williams Law Firm 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800
Little Rock, AR 72201 501-688-8800
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Friends of the LeagueAT&T
1401 West Capitol, Suite 420 Little Rock, AR 72201
501-373-3330eDoc America
11908 Kanis Road, Suite G-1 Little Rock, AR 72122
501-907-7117Kinco
12600 Lawson Road Little Rock, AR 72210
501-225-7606Pettus Office Products
2 Freeway Drive Little Rock, AR 72204
501-666-7226TcPrint Solutions
4150 East 43rd Street North Little Rock, AR 72117
501-945-7165
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American Fidelity Assurance Company 9000 Cameron Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73114 405-523-5416 FAX 405-523-5425 www.americanfidelity.com
When it comes to helping protect your employees by offering supplemental benefits, it’s best to partner with a company that has expertise in your field and understands your needs. We consider it a privilege that thousands of employees have put their trust in us. Consider American Fidelity for a different opinion.
American Lung Association 2020 West 3rd Street, Suite 301 Little Rock, AR 72205 501-260-1292
The Arkansas Tobacco Control Coalition works to encourage smoke-free workplaces, campuses and communities through outreach, education and awareness. Our overall goal is to create a healthier Arkansas!
Arkansas Association of Solid Waste Management Districts 24087 Highway 164 Clarksville, AR 72830 479-754-7475 FAX 479-754-7524 www.westrivervalleysolidwaste.org
The Arkansas Association of Solid Waste Management Districts membership includes all 19 Regional Solid Waste Management Districts in the state of Arkansas. Individually, we serve cities and counties with planning of all aspects of solid waste management, including waste disposal, recycling, electronic waste collection, and waste tire collection. The board of directors for each district is represented by a county judge and mayors of all first class cities of the member counties.
Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders and Treasurers Association 500 East Main Street Batesville, AR 72501 870-698-2400 FAX 870-698-2406 www.accrta.org
The Arkansas City Clerks Recorders and Treasurers Association will be distributing literature for ACCRTA and upcoming opportunities for education. We will host a silent auction to raise funds for scholarships that offer educational opportunities to our membership.
Arkansas Correctional Industries 6841 West 13th Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603 870-550-5162 FAX 870-730-0401 www.acicatalog.com
Arkansas Correctional Industries (ACI) is a self-supporting division of the Arkansas Department of Correction. All expenditures come not from general revenue funds, but from the sales of goods and services. Each purchase you make from ACI ensures that we will be able to train those who are assigned to us.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture-Forestry Division 20 Industrial Blvd. Greenbrier, AR 72058 479-228-7929 FAX 870-777-3450 www.agriculture.arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Division’s Urban & Community Forestry Program provides information about the benefits of trees in communities. We provide technical assistance, education and outreach to communities to help develop sound community forest management practices and to increase tree canopy cover.
Arkansas Department of Commerce 1 Commerce Way Little Rock, AR 72202 501-682-5917 FAX 501-682-7499
The Arkansas Department of Commerce has been tasked to lead Governor Hutchinson’s broadband initiative. The Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) program will expand the broadband footprint by providing grants for internet service providers (ISPs) to deploy broadband into underserved parts of the state. Communities or counties will partner with ISPs to pursue the grants. The ARC program is a great first step to sustain rural Arkansas.
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Arkansas Department of Education 4 Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4475 FAX 501-320-3000 www.ade.arkansas.gov
Arkansas Department of Education is the state agency responsible for the leadership, support and service to preschool, K-12, higher education, state libraries, Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Arkansas School for the Deaf, as well as the Martin Luther King Commission. The goal of the agency is for education to propel economic progress and a high quality of life for all Arkansans.
Arkansas Department of Health-Engineering Section 4815 West Markham, Slot 37 Little Rock, AR 72205 501-661-2623 FAX 501-661-2032 www.healthy.arkansas.gov/Eng
The Engineering Section of the Arkansas Department of Health administers the Public Water System Supervision Program under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Assistance information will be available to maintain your public water system’s compliance with the national primary drinking water regulations, the arkansas rules pertaining to public water systems, and the arkansas rules pertaining to water operator licensing.
Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing 10421 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72205 501-690-5271 www.labor.arkansas.gov
Arkansas Occupational Safety and Health section will be on hand to answer questions about workplace safety.
Arkansas Department of Transportation 10324 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR 72209 501-410-2204 FAX 501-569-2000 www.ardot.gov
ArDOT provides safe and efficient transportation solutions to support Arkansas’ economy and to enhance the quality of life for generations to come.
Arkansas Division of Aeronautics 2315 Crisp Drive - Hangar 8 Little Rock, AR 72202 501-376-6781 FAX 501-378-0820 wws.fly.arkansas.gov
The Division of Aeronautics strives to create a safer, more desirable atmosphere for pilots while improving airports to better serve Arkansas communities.
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services-Governor’s Dislocated Worker Task Force 5401 South University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72209 501-320-5621 FAX 501-682-4263 www.dws.arkansas.gov/dislocated-worker-task-force/
The Governor’s Dislocated Worker Task Force (GDWTF) is a division of the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. The GDWTF assists workers who lose their jobs because of business closures or workforce reductions due to economic climate or natural or man-made disasters. The GDWTF helps employees during their down sizing by providing information about retraining, job opportunities, and filing for unemployment insurance.
Arkansas Economic Development Commission One Commerce Way, Suite 601 Little Rock, AR 72202 501-682-7342 FAX 501-682-7499 www.arkansasedc.com/
We are the state agency responsible for job creation. We will have material on our programs and various swag with our logo.
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Arkansas Economic Development Institute 2801 South University Little Rock, AR 72204-1099 501-683-7407 www.youraedi.com
The Arkansas Economic Development Institute provides research and strategies to state, community and industry leaders to promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Arkansas. Services shown: Arkanstats, the State Data Center, Community Building, GIS Mapping.
Arkansas Energy and Environment Division of Environmental Quality-Brownfield 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-683-0822 FAX 501-682-0880 www.adeq.state.ar.us
We protect, enhance and restore the natural environment for the well-being of all Arkansans. Representatives from the Arkansas Brownfield Program will be available to answer any questions regarding the brownfield process and how we can help with redevelopment of abandoned or underutilized properties in your community.
Arkansas Energy and Environment Division of Environmental Quality-Energy 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-682-0967 FAX 501-682-0880 www.EnergyEfficiencyArkansas.org
We are a state agency offering free information on reducing monthly residential energy consumption.
Arkansas Environmental Training Academy P.O. Box 3499 Camden, AR 71711 870-574-4550 www.sautech.edu/aeta/index.aspx
AETA has a statewide mission to provide quality training and educational programs to aid the management and operating staff of municipal, commercial and industrial facilities in meeting state and federal licensing and certification requirements. Within our resources, the AETA accomplishes its mission through comprehensive certification and continued education programs, statewide technical assistance programs, administrative and student services and professional development for faculty and staff.
Arkansas Federal Surplus Property 8700 Remount Road North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-835-3111 FAX 501-992-1008 www.adem.arkansas.gov/ federal-surplus-property
Federal Surplus Property is a donation program governed by the General Services Administration (GSA). This unique program has the ability to acquire property that has been declared surplus by the federal government. It is brought in from all over the world and donated to eligible organizations that include: public agencies, non-profit health and education, museums, providers to the impoverished, programs for the elderly, veteran organizations.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 501-223-6378 FAX 501-223-6447 www.agfc.com
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission manages wildlife and habitat, and sets hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. It works with public, private, local, state and federal agencies to enhance conservation efforts and educate the public about the importance of healthy wildlife populations and their habitats. Various publications about game regulations, educational brochures and issues of Arkansas Wildlife magazine will be available. Hunting and fishing licenses will be for sale.
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Arkansas GIS Office One Capitol Mall, Suite 6D Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-2767 FAX 501-682-2767 www.gis.arkansas.gov
The Arkansas GIS Office, a division of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, promotes the efficient development, maintenance, and distribution of Arkansas’ geographic information resources. As the designated U.S. Census Bureau Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) partner, the GIS Office is responsible for providing accurate administrative boundary data, particularly for municipal boundaries, for the state to census.
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1100 North Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-324-9880 FAX 501-324-9154 www.arkansaspreservation.com/
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) is a division of Arkansas Heritage under the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The AHPP works throughout the state to identify, document, register and protect the historical and cultural resources of the state. The AHPP also provides financial assistance through grants and the administration of the state and federal tax credit program to restoration projects, as well as educational programs and technical assistance.
Arkansas Insurance Department 1200 West 3rd Little Rock, AR 72201 501-371-2784 www.insurance.arkansas.gov
We provide information to consumers to assist them with insurance questions and concerns.
Arkansas Legislative Audit 500 Woodlane, Suite 172 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-683-8600 FAX 501-683-8605 www.arklegaudit.gov
The mission of Legislative Audit is to serve the General Assembly, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee and the citizens of Arkansas by promoting sound financial management and accountability of public resources entrusted to the various governmental entities. Being a part of the Legislative branch of government allows our work to be conducted in an independent and unbiased manner. We annually issue over 1,000 reports.
Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System 124 West Capitol Avenue Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-7879 FAX 501-371-1043 www.apers.org
APERS provides retirement, disability and death benefits to members and beneficiaries of participating public employers.
Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association P.O. Box 3091 Little Rock, AR 72203 501-416-6700 www.arkarpa.org
ARPA has over 200 members that include professionals, students, citizens and commercial vendors who are all working to improve park and recreational opportunities in Arkansas. Members are employed with municipal, state and federal governments as well as non-profit and private agencies. ARPA focuses on public awareness of parks, recreation and leisure services.
Arkansas Rural Water Association P.O. Box 860 Lonoke, AR 72086 501-676-2255 FAX 501-676-2266 www.arkansasruralwater.org
ARWA has been in existence since 1977 providing training and technical assistance to community water and wastewater system throughout the state of Arkansas. ARWA has 17 total employees with 13 program personnel providing water and wastewater training and troubleshooting water and wastewater systems throughout the state. ARWA Dale Bumpers Rural Water Training Facility is located in Lonoke.
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Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center 2801 South University, University of Arkansas Little Rock, AR 72204 501-683-7714 FAX 501-683-7720 www.asbtdc.org
The ASBTDC is a university-based economic development program that assists entrepreneurs, both new and seasoned. We help with every aspect of business creation, management and operation. Through our eight locations around the state we work with all types of for-profit businesses, from home-based to high-tech. You can receive one-to-one confidential consulting at no charge or expand your expertise by participating in our low- and no-cost events.
Arkansas State Animal Control Association P.O. Box 166708 Little Rock, AR 72216 501-366-2230 FAX 501-843-0342 www.arkansasanimalcontrol.com
The Arkansas State Animal Control Association strives to enhance the professionalism of animal control personnel through development of specialized training programs; promote better laws and law enforcement methods relating to animals; provide expertise and guidance on animal control problems to officials at city, county and state levels; advance the health, morals, welfare and training of animal control officers while providing communication and education for animal control organizations.
Arkansas Tourism One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-1075 FAX 501-324-1525 www.arkansas.com
We provide maps and guidance for travel and tourism in the state of Arkansas and the economic impact tourism has on our state. We offer travel guides, economic impact surveys, state maps and other state related guides.
Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission 324 South Spring Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-2059 FAX 501-683-2048 [email protected]
The commission monitors workers’ compensation claims to ensure that benefit providers make timely payments, for loss time and provide medical treatment to injured workers, including rehabilitation. The AWCC enforces the workers’ compensation laws in order to ensure that all covered employers secure coverage from commercial carriers or through self-insurance programs. Workers’ compensation insurance is directed to the moral, social and economic benefits of protecting employers, employees and their dependents from financial burdens imposed by job-related injury and disease.
Auditor of State 1401 West Capitol Avenue Suite 325 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-681-7421 FAX 501-371-2143 www.claimitar.com
As one of arkansas’ seven constitutional officers, the auditor of state plays a very important role in the day-to-day business of state government. The auditor is the general accountant for the state and serves as the payroll officer for the executive, legislative and judicial branches. The office administers the Arkansas Unclaimed Property Program-The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt. Unclaimed property can be searched for at www.claimitar.com.
City of Little Rock 500 West Markham Street Room 203 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-590-5938 FAX 501-371-4498 www.nusa.org
NUSA is a non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhoods and improving communities through developing partnerships among neighborhoods, local government and public/private agencies. We will have information about NUSA and the NUSA 2020 Annual Conference that will be held May 21-23 in Little Rock.
Commissioner of State Lands 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 109 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-683-3031 www.cosl.org
Commissioner of State Lands is a state agency and constitutional office. The commissioner of state lands (or land commissioner) is one of seven constitutional officers serving the state of Arkansas. Primarily, the land commissioner oversees the disposition of tax-delinquent property, but the office is also responsible for certain historic preservation initiatives and the leasing of natural resources on state-owned lands.
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EBRx/UAMS College of Pharmacy 4301 West Markham Street Slot 522 Little Rock, AR 72205 501-686-5582 FAX 501-526-4189
The Evidence-Based Prescription Drug Program (EBRx) manages the prescription drug program for the Municipal Health Benefit Program. Like EBRx, the Arkansas Poison Control Center is a service unit of the UAMS College of Pharmacy and serves all Arkansans by assisting with treatment advice and prevention of poisonings.
eDocAmerica 11908 Kanis Road, Suite G-1 Little Rock, AR 72122 866-525-3362 www.edocamerica.com
eDocAmerica provides telemedicine services to all MHBP members. These services include telephonic and video access to physicians and online access to a broad team of medical specialists. Let us come to your city and help your employees take advantage of these convenient and cost-saving services.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Camp Robinson, Box 27 Building 7301 North Little Rock, AR 72199 501-212-4018 FAX 501-212-4048 www.esgr.mil
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the reserve components through outreach, recognition and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. It also provides assistance in resolving conflicts between the service members and their employers.
GovDeals 100 Capitol Commerce Blvd. Suite 110 Montgomery, AL 36117 334-387-0532 FAX 334-387-0519 www.govdeals.com
GovDeals.com is the leading provider in online government surplus auctions. All state and local governments are welcome to use our services to auction surplus in the smartest, most efficient way possible!
Information Network of Arkansas 425 West Capital, Suite 1620 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-683-2447 FAX 501-324-8904 www.ina.arkansas.gov/
INA is contracted with the state of arkansas to provide state agencies and local government digital services including: online and over-the-counter credit card processing, application development, websites and other digital solutions.
Keep Arkansas Beautiful One Capitol Mall, Suite 4A-007 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-3507 www.keeparkansasbeautiful.com
Keep Arkansas Beautiful is a division of Arkansas Parks, Heritage and Tourism that focuses on inspiring and education individuals to prevent littler, recycle and Keep Arkansas Beautiful.
National League of Cities 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20001 202-626-3160 www.nlc.org
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people across the country. NLC’s mission is to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions.
Natural Resources Division 101 East Capitol Avenue Suite 350 Little Rock, AR 72211 501-682-0547 FAX 501-682-3991 www.anrc.arkansas.gov
The Natural Resources Division offers low cost loans to assist in efficient management and protection of our water and land resources for the sustainability, health, safety and economic benefit of the state of Arkansas.
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Secretary of State John Thurston 500 Woodlane, State Capitol Room 26 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-683-5453 FAX 501-683-3732 www.sos.arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Secretary of State serves as the chief elections officer for the state and oversees all business and non-profit entity registrations. The Secretary of State is also the custodian of the state capitol grounds and provides educational resources to schools across the state.
Sophicity - IT in a Box 5815 Windward Parkway Suite 302 Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-670-6940 FAX 877-437-5758 www.sophicity.com/
AML’s IT in a Box provides cybersecurity and computer maintenance, 24–7 U.S.-based helpdesk for remote and onsite support, data backup with unlimited offsite data backup storage for disaster recovery, records and document management, email, body camera and squad car camera video archiving with unlimited offsite video storage following record retention policies, information security policy and compliance, a custom designed website that is ADA-compliant and mobile-ready, and vendor management and procurement.
Stephens Inc. 111 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-377-8112 www.stephens.com
All municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state of Arkansas are eligible to utilize the State of Arkansas Deferred Compensation Plan, commonly referred to as the AR Diamond Plan. The AR Diamond Plan can be made available to employees at no cost to the city. Other plan benefits include a simplified plan structure, low cost and local service team. As many as 70 different municipalities currently take advantage of the AR Diamond Plan.
Mark Stodola 425 W Capitol Ave., Ste. 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 501-454-7070 or 501-541-7302 [email protected] or [email protected]
Mark Stodola, former Little Rock mayor and president of the National League of Cities, presents the Arkansas Municipal League’s initiative, “Youth and Millennial Leadership in Municipal Governance” across the state. The initiative, which aims to encourage authentic and meaningful youth engagement in local government and public policy, has been offered to public schools and universities in Arkansas. Visit with Mark about scheduling a presentation at a school or other venue in your city or town.
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U.S. Census Bureau 1612 Eagle Point Way Benton, AR 72015 479-926-0824 www.census.gov
The Census Bureau’s mission is to serve as the nations leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. Our data is used to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, make planning decisions about community services and how to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds to local and state governments.
UCA Center for Community and Economic Development 201 Donaghey Avenue - BHCC 102 Conway, AR 72035 501-450-5269 FAX 501-450-5277 www.uca.edu/cced
Through a variety of customized training and technical assistance programming, CCED helps communities bring together key stakeholders, engage citizens, and plan for a stronger future. Services are low or no-cost and the CCED staff is always available for consultation. CCED is dedicated to assisting any individual or organization committed to improving the quality of life and economic vitality of Arkansas communities.
US DOL Wage and Hour Division 10810 Executive Center Drive Ste 220 Little Rock, AR 72211 501-221-4621 FAX 501-221-4621 www.dol.gov/whd
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforces federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. WHD also enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act, wage garnishment provisions of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections as provided in several immigration related statutes. WHD will provide compliance assistance to attendees.
US Wellness Inc. 20400 Observation Drive Suite 100 Germantown, MD 21703 301-926-6099 www.uswellness.com
US Wellness is a health education and wellness company that operates internationally health screenings for total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, TC/HDL, ratio, blood pressure, glucose, and counseling.
P.O. Box 38, North Little Rock, AR 72115301 W. Second St., North Little Rock, AR 72114
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