Baxter City Council Giving Police New Overtime Pay
Baxter will move its police officers from compensatory time accrual to overtime pay. Baxter Police Chief Al Reyes said he supports the changes. Reyes said the change will positively impact the officers. “A happy worker is a productive worker,” Reyes said. “Obviously, we don’t have the funding to pay them like bigger departments, but then […]
Town, Residents Working To Add Lights At Baxter Crossroads
Baxter officials working with local utility companies to add street lights to the Baxter Crossroads Subdivision. Mayor Danny Holmes said when the subdivision was built, the city did not require the developer to include street lighting. Holmes said having a dark subdivision is an invitation for crime. “You know, when it’s dark and you can’t […]
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 […]
Parking Issues Being Addressed In Baxter Subdivision
The Baxter Planning Commission and Aldermen are moving forward on addressing parking issues that are plaguing the Baxter Crossroads Subdivision. The city will now order signs and have the police department enforce a no parking zone in the street. Mayor Danny Holmes said he receives non-stop calls about parking issues within the subdivision as cars […]
