Commissions
CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
The role of the City Beautiful Commission is to study, promote, aid, and implement steps to improve the appearance and quality of the environment in Paragould. Members are appointed by the Mayor to three year terms, and make their recommendations about city improvements to the City Council.
DESIGNATED WARD REPRESENTATIVES:
Ward I | Susan Youngblood | (870) 236-1063 |
Ward II | Cathy Hays | (870) 239-6305 |
Ward III | Donna Knight | (870) 239-3147 |
Ward IV | Farrell Gibson | (870) 215-1254 |
AT LARGE MEMBERS OF COMMISSION:
Bonnie Hamilton | (870) 239-8146 |
Vicki Griggs | (870) 236-3374 |
Dr. James Laird | (870) 239-8171 |
Jackie Branch | (870) 476-9444 |
Terry Sessums | (870) 215-1437 |
Andrea Williams | (870) 239-7500 |
Meets last Thursday of each month - 7 p.m. at AMMC Deli. Does not meet in November and December. 3-Year Terms.
AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Members of the Airport Commission are appointed by the Mayor to five-year terms and have full power to manage, operate, improve and maintain the Paragould Municipal Airport and its facilities. The Commission also represents the city of Paragould before any state or federal authority having jurisdiction over the operation of public or private aircraft or airports. The Airport Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 am.
Rick Dickinson | (870) 236-3669 |
Lynn Ratliff | (870) 236-0798 |
Andy Ford | |
Dr. Mack Shotts | |
Tom Graber | (870) 239-5440 |
Jeremy Biggs, Councilman | (870) 236-7390 |
PARAGOULD LIGHT WATER AND CABLE:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Paragould Light Water & Cable is governed by a five-member body of commissioners. Each commissioner serves a five-year term unless otherwise specified. Board officers are elected annually each January.
Current Board Members: | Dr. Mack Shotts |
Mr. Bobby Kasserman | |
Mr. David Neighbors | |
Mr. Kelly Wright | |
Mr. Mark Miller |
PLWC Board Meetings
Paragould Light Water & Cable Board meetings are held at the Distribution Center at 1901 Jones Road. Regular meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00AM. The meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on cable channel 6.
CABLE TV SELECTION COMMITTEE
Current Committee: | Brian Osborn |
Lesley Hobbs | |
Reba Wessell | |
Mitchell Smith |
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:
**3 Year Terms**
The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on matters concerning Paragould’s parks and encourages the development of the Paragould Parks and Recreation system. Members are appointed by the City Council to three-year terms.
Current Members: | Ron Bellomy |
Amy Adams | |
Jim Bowlin | |
Lurline Hambrick | |
Angie McBride | |
Blaine Nunn |
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Community Center, 3404 Linwood Drive. For questions please contact Pat Austin @ 870-239-7530.
PARAGOULD PLANNING COMMISSION:
Members of the Paragould Planning Commission work on planning and development of the city, with special attention to issues such as water and sewage, fire hazard prevention, and promotion of public health. They are appointed to three year terms by the Mayor.
Jake Bland | 1833 Linwood Drive | (870) 240-1811 |
Mike Finch, Chairman | 311 N. 72 Street | (870) 239-5335 |
Steve Adams | 215 N. 23rd Street | (870) 236-2066 |
Debbie Rawls | 3203 Porter Drive | (870) 476-4000 |
Brett Bradford | 3317 Persimmon Ridge Road | (870) 215-2317 |
Marty Buchman | P.O. Box 430 | (870) 236-6944 |
Lance Liddell | 207 Bogil Road | (870) 212-0554 |
3 Year Terms
MEETS 1ST THURSDAY NIGHT OF MONTH @ 7 P.M. IN COUNCIL MEETING ROOM AT CITY HALL - 301 W. COURT ST.
Paperwork must be in the hands of the commissioners, code enforcement officers, secretary, and City Clerk Andrea Williams by Friday prior to the meeting on Thursday. All fees must be paid to City Clerk prior to the meeting.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:
Greg Trout, Building Inspector | 301 W. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450 | (870) 239-7513 |
Wayne Weaver, Building Inspector | 301 W. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450 | (870) 239-7513 |