Baxter Aldermen Table Budget, Tax Revenue Down
Baxter Aldermen tabled a decision Tuesday night on next fiscal year’s budget as they attempt to balance revenues and expenses. City Recorder Sharon Carlile requested that the aldermen table the decision. Mayor Danny Holmes said the aldermen continue to work to find the funds in the budget for employee raises. “We are within $300,000 coming […]
New Baxter Chief Make Changes With Officers
Baxter Police Chief Al Reyes is starting his new role by working with his officers and city officials to restructure the police department. Mayor John Martin said there is some state training Reyes still has to do, but the police chief is mainly focused on getting familiar with his officers and the operations of the […]
Baxter To Allow Food Trucks At Festivals And Events Only
Baxter Aldermen passed an ordinance Wednesday that limits food trucks to festivals and school events only and requires annual safety inspections from the city. Baxter Mayor John Martin said safety inspections will cost $50. Truck owners who fail to display a certificate of a passed inspection will be fined $50 daily. Martin said the board […]
Baxter To One-Way Broad Street To Improve Flow
Baxter Aldermen voted Thursday night to one-way Broad Street in an effort to continue the revitalization of the downtown. Mayor John Martin said he had talked to a lot of the business owners who saw the increased parking as a benefit. Martin said the plan would also include clear markings and signage to move people […]
