North Little Rock Fire Department
What is HOT CAR SAFETY?
Found at progressive.com/lifelanes /on-the-road/hot car safety-tips/ Summer is here, and you’re already looking forward to travel and vacation plans. You’ll be on the go, and your loved ones will be with you. Summer heat adds an extra layer of complications. As the temperatures rise, so do risks to your family and pets especially related to excursions in the family car.
Here are a few hot car safety tips for avoiding dangerous situations in the heat.
Hot car safety tips
1. Never leave a child or a pet in a hot car
Have you ever wondered how hot it can get in a car?
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, parked cars get hot, but you might not realize that a car’s interior temperature can rise 20 degrees in 10 minutes. Leaving the windows cracked or rolled down does not slow heat acceleration nor cool the interior, especially on wind-free days.
A child’s body can heat three to five times more quickly than an adults. Children also possess fewer sweat glands than adults and can’t adapt quickly to an increased temperature, so they’re more susceptible to the dangers of a hot car. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees. A core body temperature of about 107 degrees is lethal.
Your dog also doesn’t feel the heat like you. A dog’s body naturally conserves heat. Dogs only have sweat glands on the pads of the feet and the nose. These aren’t enough to cool their total body mass on hot days. The only innate cooling mechanism your dog has is panting.
2. Put something you’ll need in the back seat
Stressed, sleepdeprived, and distracted parents are more likely to rely on the part of the brain that stores habit formation known as procedural memory or your basic autopilot function. On autopilot, you are forgetful and reactive rather than proactive and sharp. In the scenario of hot cars, this can quickly turn fatal. An average of 37 children die in hot cars every year.
After loading your family into the car, place an object you’ll need on arrival in the back — perhaps your wallet, purse, or cell phone. This method will guarantee a thorough car check after parking while turning your autopilot into a tool to prevent hot car deaths.
According to PetMD, if a dog breathes in hot air, especially if he is panting, it doesn’t take long for brain and organ damage to occur due to heat stroke. A dog can experience heat stroke when its body temperature rises as little as 3.5 degrees. Learn how to keep your dog safe in hot weather.
Sun exposure on a parked car has the same effect even in mild outdoor temperatures. Never leave a child or a pet closed in a parked car on a sunny day, even just for a minute.
If you have an infant, you know that rear-facing car seats can be tricky to monitor, especially if the child is sleeping. Try using a stuffed animal as a placeholder. When you secure your baby in the seat, bring the stuffed animal with you upfront as a reminder.
3. Store keys out of reach of little hands
Don’t underestimate a child’s visceral capacity to play grown-up or to hide. Keep car keys secure in a high location, away from little hands. You don’t want your children entering your vehicle for any reason without your knowledge.
4. Keep the air running to stay cool in a hot car
The number one tip for how to stay cool is not to let the car get hot in the first place! When running around with the gang on hot days, consider using the drive-through for banking and pharmacy pick-up services. If your car has air conditioning, you can keep it cool; if it doesn’t, keeping the car moving with the windows down will help keep it from heating up. It can also help to arrange your schedule, so you aren’t out during the hottest part of the day.
5. Drive with another adult on hot days
When possible, use the buddy system. That way, one adult is always available to watch pets and children in your car while the air conditioner runs, minimizing the dangers of a hot car. Remember that you don’t need to be parked for your car to get dangerously hot, either. The car can heat up if the windows are closed, and the sun is out. If you’re going to be taking long road trips in the heat, bring plenty of water and ensure your AC and other car systems are working.
Whether you’re hyper-vigilant or operating on autopilot regarding hot cars, second-guessing isn’t an option. Plan, prepare, and always err on the side of caution. After all, there’s nothing cooler than being safe.
Mayor Terry C. Hartwick holds a monthly department head meeting. Department heads provide a report of activities, projects, and accomplishments.
Senior Center—9,151 members visited with 481 being the highest one-day total, 96 new members. Volunteer hours: 665.
Sanitation—Garbage and yard waste crews collected 3,166.19 tons (6,332.38 lbs) of household garbage, rubbish and junk. Yard Waste crews also collected 81 loads (2,410.00 cubic yards) of green waste. 241 waste tires picked up. Sanitation Code performed 26 inspections, 26 re -inspections and issued 13 notices for non-compliance. No citations were issued in May. Recycling tonnage was 114.41
Traffic Services—Barricade Permits—93, AR One Call— 41, Signs/Post replaced–55, City Vehicles marked with logo—6.
Police—violent crime decreased 16%, property crimes increased 19% (breaking and entering and vehicle thefts). Reminder LOCK doors to your home, storage building and vehicles! If you have an alarm, be sure you arm it! DO NOT LEAVE ANY VALUABLES IN YOUR VEHICLE!!! 9 individuals have completed the application and background process and will attend the Joint Police Academy. Real Time Crime Center fully functional and staffed.
Fire—1,310 incidents, 759 Rescue & EMS, 227 Good Intent Calls, 170 Service Calls, 82 False Alarm, 38 Fire. 4,329 Fire Training hours. 187 Building Surveys. New Central Fire Station construction commencing in June.
Emergency Services/911—Incoming calls: 5,033—non911 calls, 6,471—911 calls, 556—abandoned 911 calls.
Planning—18 sign permits, 0 banner permit, 14 demolition permits, 20 new single-family permits—average $136,028, 46 residential remodel permits—average $13,195, 4 residential addition permits—$13,000, 5 new commercial permits—average $2,210,000, 8 commercial remodel permits—average $842,083, 0 new multi-family permit.
Code Enforcement—assigned calls—155, initiated calls 635, citations—6, violation notices—720, vehicles tagged— 43, vehicles towed—3, lots posted—236, signs removed— 0, structures inspected—55, rental inspections—31, food service inspections—24, search warrants—4, structures condemned—7, houses demolished by city—9, houses demolished by owner—3, vacant lots cleaned—210, lots with structures cleaned—103, vacant houses secured—2, vacant lots mowed—210, tires removed—38.
Parks and Recreation—NLR Community Center hosting 2024 Adult Basketball League, pools at North Heights and Sherman Park are open, North Heights hosting Rally Cats Tennis Program for youth. Golf hosted Wildcat Foundation, Moose Lodge, Pulaski Baptist and FORVIS Tournaments. Tennis Center hosted Fast 4 Tournament, Junior Team
Tennis and USTA League State. Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum had 1,444 visitors—groups: Federal Hightway Administration (17), West Brook Elementary (90 youth), Baptist Prep (40), Haughton High JROTC (39), St. Paul Lutheran School, Fort Worth, TX (21), Youth Challenge Group (14). Overnight: Boy Scout Troop 395 (7), Troop 99, Benton, AR (11). Special Events: Bridge Way Hospital Quarterly Meeting (18), USS Spinax SS 489 Reunion (17), USS Darter SS 576 Reunion (35), Two former Razorback Crew members visited.
Animal Services—
Incoming:
Dog 178/ytd 868
Cat 142/ytd 429
Other 0/ytd 7
Adopted:
Dog 68/ytd 306
Cat 87/ytd 233
Other 0/ytd 6
Reclaim:
Dog 24/ytd 144
Cat 0/ytd 5
Other 0/ytd 0
Euthanized:
Dog 85/ytd 413
Cat 47/ytd 161
Other 0/ytd 2
Service calls: 587/ytd/2,654
Citations: 31/ytd 200
Vouchers (spay/neuter) issued: 27/ytd 217
NLR Electric—
Customers: 40,015
Revenue: $6,629,841
Peak Demand: 174,845 kW
Territory: 60 square miles
RS (Residential Solar) Net Meter Customers: 384 (55 pending)
Total RS solar panel capacity: 2,484.2 kW
Average RS solar panel capacity: 7.57 kW
Residents with solar arrays larger than 10 kW: 67
Total capacity of customer-owned solar: 5,389.6 kW
Major outages: 5-1-24 cause—vegetation, 2,161 customers out 1 hour 23 minutes. 5-14-24 cause—vegetation at 23rd and Pike, 1,488 customers out 1 hour 30 minutes.
North Little Rock City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. Sanitation pickup will be delayed one day the remainder of the week (Thursday’s pickup Friday and so on…)
North Little Rock CARES Youth Coalition
Last month, North Little Rock City Clerk Team members Diane Whitbey, City Clerk/Treasurer and Jim Scott, Enforcement Officer (retired North Little Rock Police Lieutenant) participated in a summer training session with youth between the ages of 7—12.
The session was titled Creating a Business Plan. Ms. Whitbey spoke about Business Licenses, taxes and the benefit to the business owner to hold a current license. She also talked about branding your business and the importance of getting the business name out to the public. Participants were well versed on the use of Social Media and shared their ideas of how to promote their own business.
Mr. Scott discussed the importance of having a business license and his role in enforcement. As a retired police officer he shared information regarding how city taxes are used to fund police and fire service, fix pot holes, purchase equipment, build city facilities, to name a few.
Following the discussion, each participant was issued their own City Business License.
The program will last approximately 6 weeks.
Special thanks to Seis Puentes Hispanic Outreach and Raul Fernandez, Executive Director, for inviting the Clerk team to participate!
Annual City-wide Cleanup
THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who participated in the North Little Rock City Beautiful city-wide cleanup! Your efforts are appreciated by all who call North Little Rock home and travel our city streets.
Operation Wildflower
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) aims to provide a safe, aesthetically pleasing and functional transportation system for the traveling public. ArDOT has implemented several programs dedicated to providing, establishing, and managing roadside wildflowers along the more than 16,400 miles of highways and the more than 200,000 acres of highway roadsides. These programs help reduce long-term maintenance costs, enhance roadside habitats for pollinators and other wildlife, provide attractive roadsides, and preserve native plant population.
Operation Wildflower
Public sponsors are encouraged to donate wildflower seed to ArDOT for specific planting projects on highway roadsides for Operation Wildflower. The program was originally promoted by Lady Bird Johnson in 1973 as an agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Sponsors of Operation Wildflower projects who donate a significant amount of wildflower seed are recognized with signs that identify the sponsor.
Wildflower Routes
More than 1,200 miles of state highway have been designated as Wildflower Routes based on the presence of naturally occurring wildflower populations.
Native Wildflower Areas
Beautiful displays of naturally occurring wildflowers are being recognized and appreciated statewide on Arkansas’ highway rights-of-way. ArDOT has erected signs that identify “Native Wildflower Area” locations throughout the state that have vibrant displays of naturally occurring wildflowers.
ArDOT Promotes Wildflowers
After most highway construction projects, ArDOT plants six native wildflower species along the newly constructed rights-of-way as part of their standard seeding specifications: black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), showy evening primrose (Oenothera speciose), lance-leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lancealata), tick-seed coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), and prairie blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya).
Special Wildflower Seeding
When highway construction projects involve federal or state conservation lands, a special provision is included in the job contract that directs the sowing of a native seed mix consisting of three native grasses—big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans).
In addition to the native grasses, seven wildflower species are planted: lance-leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), prairie blazing star (Liatris pyscnostachya), partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasisculata), butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida), and wild bergamont (Monarda fistuilosa).
Wildflower Maintenance
Statewide maintenance practices preserve and promote wildflowers with reduced mowing and limited herbicide use.
Clear Zone
Beginning at the pavement’s edge and extending outward, the clear zone is mowed three times a year and broadcast application of herbicides is used between mowing cycles to maintain visibility for the traveling public.
Transition Zone
Outside of the clear zone, the transition zone is mowed in the fall to discourage woody encroachment. Delayed mowing enables wildflowers time to boom and reseed throughout the growing season. Herbicide use within the transition zone is limited and includes spot-spraying of nonnative, invasive species only.
Natural Zone
Outside of the transition zone is the natural zone. It is not mowed to accommodate mature trees to enhance the environment.
The illustration below includes the roadway, clear zone (from pavement edge), transition zone (outside clear zone) and natural zone (mature trees).
Roadway Clear Zone Transition Zone Natural Zone
The next time you are traveling Arkansas’ interstates, take the time to look at the areas to the side of the roadway and enjoy all of the things that make our state a great place to live, work and play!
HOW TO STAY COOL IN THE SUMMER: 10 TRICKS KEEP COOL
Summer inevitably brings unbearably hot weather. While blasting the air conditioning at home is one way to lower your body temperature, there are plenty of ways to stay cool in the summer that won't rack up your electricity bill. Payless Power offers 10 creative tips for staying cool in the summer without breaking the bank.
1. Turn the lights off
One of the best parts about summer is the sunshine. Any type of power or electricity in a home generates heat, so when the lights are on in the house, they will generate unnecessary heat that will further warm your already warm home. Embrace natural direct sunlight and keep the lights off during the day and evening before the sunsets. Not only will you benefit from the light of long summer days, but you will also save money on electricity too!
2. Dunk your feet in cold water
Feet are a critical component of regulating your body temperature because as an extremity, they have slower blood circulation. This makes them very sensitive to temperature variations. It might sting at first, but consider dunking your feet in cold water, or spraying them with cold water from the hose. Once your feet are cold from the water, the rest of your body will quickly follow suit, helping you feel cooler.
3. Stay away from the stove and oven
Summer is the time for barbecues and eating food outdoors to take advantage of the beautiful evening weather. It is not the time to cook a full meal in the oven or on the stove. Since both of these appliances let off heat into the house, they waste energy that you do not need to use in the summer. Take a break from cooking or baking in the kitchen. Stick to salads or fruits and make simple meals that do not require much cooking time or powered appliances. Who doesn’t love a refreshing salad after a long hot day?
4. Freeze your fruit
The fruit is best in the summertime, but everyone knows how quickly fruit can spoil. Why not freeze those fresh blueberries or bananas? Frozen melon is a great food to eat after dinner. Frozen grapes taste like candy, and will cool you down while you eat them. Frozen fruit can be a quick and easy treat for sweaty kids who have been playing outside all day, and for the parents who have been chasing after them!
5. Open windows in the morning and night
Sometimes it gets too hot to keep the windows open all day. But even on those unbearably hot days, aim to keep the windows open in the early morning and late evening, before and after the hottest part of the day. With the windows open, you will have a nice cool breeze running through the house to begin and end the day.
6. Wear loose and lightweight clothing
Everyone knows the feeling: you are sweating and all of your clothes are stuck to your body. It is not a pleasant feeling at all. But this summer, you can avoid that uncomfortable feeling by wearing loose fitting and lightweight clothing. Looser clothing is always better for the summer
heat. Try to wear cotton whenever possible. Cotton absorbs moisture and helps your body to stay cool in the summer heat. In a loose cotton t-shirt, you can enjoy the warm weather without feeling uncomfortable. Here’s a bonus tip: use cotton sheets on your bed and wear cotton pajamas to sleep to help keep your body cool throughout the night!
7. Wrap a cold towel around your neck
Just like your feet, the back of your neck is a very sensitive part of the body and is especially sensitive to temperature. Place a towel in cool water and put it in the freezer for a few minutes (and enjoy the chill from the cool freezer!). Then when the towel is nice and cool, wrap it around your neck. This will help the rest of your body cool off and help you stay cool on those uncomfortably hot days.
8. Pop clothes in the freezer
A freezer is good for more than just making ice. In fact, the freezer is loaded with tricks to help keep you cool this summer. Before bed, pop your pajamas in a plastic bag and stick them in the freezer for a few minutes. When you put your pajamas back on, you will be completely cooled off and ready for a peaceful night’s sleep. Cold pajamas are a great and easy trick to stay cool this summer.
9. Use a fan
Fans are a great way to generate airflow inside the house. But if the house is already hot, the fan might just push around warm air. Instead of moving around hot air, try pointing the fan out an open window. The fan will push the hot air outside, allowing for some cool air to move in. Another option is to place a fan across from an open window to create a cooling cross-breeze. This cross-breeze will cool off the room, and hopefully you too!
10. Heat rises, so stay close to the ground
We’ll say it again: heat rises! This means that the higher up you are inside a house, the warmer you will be. So stay as close to the ground floor as possible. If all the bedrooms are upstairs, try having a big sleepover on the first floor with the kids. This is a creative way to have fun together and cool off from the heat. The closer to the ground you are, the cooler you will be this summer.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn
Found at skinnytaste.com
Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
15 oz can reduced sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts halved lengthwise (16 oz)
1/2 tsp adobo seasoning (or salt to taste)
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/4 cups chunky mild salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar (reduced fat)
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Optional (serve with avocado and brown rice)
EASY Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Found at selfproclaimfoodie.com
Ingredients
10-12 pickling cucumbers
4 cups water
2 cups white vinegar
2 Tblsp kosher salt
1 tsp sugar
Big bunch of dill (thick stems removed)
1 head of garlic (skins removed) cloves smashed (use less if strong garlic)
Peppercorn kernels (about 10)
Instructions
Prepare ingredients: Thoroughly wash cucumbers. Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices or spears. Set aside. Smash garlic cloves and separate dill from thick stems. Sanitize Mason (or other) jars (see the options below or google How to sterilize jars for canning).
Prepare brine: To make the brine, combine water, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture
Standard methods for sterilizing jars for canning
Boiling water
Place the jars right side up in a boiling water canner or large pot with a rack and fill the canner or pot with hot water to 1 inch above the jars. Boil for 10 minutes at elevations below 1,000 ft, adding one minute for each additional 1,000 ft. Boiling jars gradually raises their temperature, which can help prevent thermal shock and glass breakage. After boiling, you can turn off the heat and cover the pan to keep the jars warm until you're ready to use them.
Oven
Combine corn and beans and put them in a slow cooker. Season chicken with adobo (or salt), garlic powder and cumin, then place in the slow cooker and top with salsa. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
Top with cheese, cover and cook until melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
To serve, transfer chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon and serve over rice or cauliflower rice
1 piece chicken and 3/4 cup veggies: 414 Calories, 43g Carbs, Protein 42g, Fat 13g, Weight Watcher Points: 3
to a boil and swirl the pan to ensure the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove the pan from heat and cool to room temperature.
Make the pickles: Layer the prepared cucumbers with the fresh dill, smashed garlic, and peppercorns in sterilized jars. Do not pack them super tight as you will want room for the brine. Finish by adding enough brine to cover the cucumbers. Seal with an airtight lid and store in the refrigerator. The flavor is best if stored for at least one week, but the pickles can be eaten at any time. Pickles should be good for at least 4-6 weeks.
Note: this recipe made enough to fill one pint and two quart jars. Quantities listed were for about 3 quart-sized jars. The amount of dill and garlic can vary depending on taste. The amount of dill is based on personal preference...if you like a lot of dill taste add more, if you only want a little add less. The intensity of the garlic will impact the intensity of the pickles.
To mix things up a bit, you could add mustard seeds and or crushed red pepper flakes or even jalapeno peppers!
Sterilization of Empty Jars
Found at mchfp.uga.edu
All jams, jellies, and pickled products processed less than 10 minutes should be filled into sterile empty jars. To sterilize empty jars, put them right side up on the rack in a boiling-water canner. Fill the canner and jars with hot (not boiling) water to 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Boil 10 minutes at elevations of less than 1,000 ft. At higher elevations, boil 1 additional minute for each additional 1,000 ft. elevation. Remove and drain hot sterilized jars one at a time. Save the hot water for processing filled jars. Fill jars with food, add lids, and tighten screw bands.
Preheat your oven to 250–275°F and wash the jars with hot, soapy water. Place the jars on a baking tray in the oven, making sure they aren't touching, and bake for 10–20 minutes. You can also soak the lids in boiling water for five minutes. This method works well for screw-top and Kilner-style jars.
Empty jars used for vegetables, meats, and fruits to be processed in a pressure canner need not be pre-sterilized. It is also unnecessary to pre-sterilize jars for fruits, tomatoes, and pickled or fermented foods that will be processed 10 minutes or longer in a boiling-water canner.
Pulaski County Fair—2024
Here are a few pictures of families enjoying a great time together at the Pulaski County Fair on the beautiful banks of the Arkansas River (North Little Rock).
There were lots of laughs and screams of joy! Good food and good times together!
Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed a fun time at the Fair!
North Little Rock City Employees from several departments participated in the annual LUPUS Awareness Walk hosted by North Little Rock Fit 2 Live.
Team North Little Rock came together once again for health and wellness!
Peddlers Permit
City of North Little Rock
Issued to: Mel Dun
Issued: 7/1/2024
Expires: 10/29/2024
Sex: Male
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dun
Height: 15 hands
Employer: Equine sunglasses
Type of Goods Sold: Sunglasses for horses
City Clerk and Treasurer Diane Whitbey
By: _SAMPLE ONLY— only valid with signature
____________________________ Deputy City Clerk / Treasurer, Revenue
To see a list of issued permits, visit the city website at nlr.ar.gov, then click City Departments and scroll down to City Clerk and Treasurer. Look for the dark box and click on Current Door to Door Peddlers.
To see an individual ID/Permit, click on the person’s name. All licensed door-to-door peddlers are required to have the ID issued by the City Clerk’s Office with them at all times
**Currently, we have 11 permitted door to door solicitors representing Shrike Pest Control, Exceed Marketing Inc Visionary Associates on behalf of AT&T and Edward Jones.
All persons doing business of any kind within the city limits of North Little Rock are required to have a Business/Privilege License. This includes home-based such as lawn care or internet sales.
**If a business operates 1 day into the new year, it is required to obtain a business license at the full fee.**
All 2023 NLR Business Licenses expired December 31, 2023. A grace period was allowed for renewals in 2024. A 50% penalty will be applied to any invoices paid after July 1, 2024
If you have any questions, please contact the North Little Rock City Clerk’s Office at 501-9758617.
If someone does business within our city limits, they are required to have a city business license.
If you operate out of your home you are required to have a business license.
If you operate a mobile business you are required to have a business license.
If you sell products like cosmetics, kitchen items, etc. you are required to obtain a “home-based” business license.
Insured and Bonded. Make sure you do your homework on anyone you are thinking about doing business with. Check to see if the person working for you has a state license (if required) city license (required), and insurance bond (to cover any damages that may occur on your property.
ALL PERSONS DOING BUSINESS OF ANY KIND IN THE CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A CITY BUSINESS LICENSE
Below is a list of a few new questions...
Q&A...I closed my business but the city didn’t let the county know and they assessed taxes? The business owner/operator must contact our office and let us know the business closed. The owner/operator will be provided a form to complete stating the date the business closed. A copy of the completed form can be provided to the county as proof the business was closed.
Q&A My business is physically located in North Little Rock, if I work in other cities, will they honor my NLR BL?. Arkansas law requires other cities to honor licenses issued by another city within the state. However, in the case of a Food Truck, another license may be required.
Q&A I have hired and out of state contractor to work on my property, will NLR honor an out-ofstate license? No. The contractor will need to obtain a license from a city/town within the state. We will honor a current business license issued by another city.
Q&A...If my contractor has a state license is that considered a business license? No. Anyone doing business within the City must also hold a city issued business license. What happens if I operate a business without a license? You will be issued a citation and have to appear in court. You are then subject to a fine and any court costs associated with the same. Failure to appear could result in a warrant and revocation of your driver’s license
If you want to check to see if a business is licensed with us, please call 501-975-8617.
North Little Rock
City Council Schedule
The North Little Rock City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall (300 Main Street, North Little Rock).
For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 501-975-8617 or email Diane Whitbey at Dwhitbey@nlr.ar.gov.
The City Council Agenda can be found at nlr.ar.gov, then click on the Elected Officials tab, followed by City Council then scroll to upcoming City Council Agenda.
City Council Members
Ward 1 Debi Ross 501-753-0733
Nathan Hamilton 501-952-7679
Ward 2 Linda Robinson 501-945-8820
Maurice Taylor 501-690-6444
Ward 3 Steve Baxter 501-804-0928 Ron Harris 501-758-2877
Ward 4 Charlie Hight 501-758-8396
Vince Insalaco III 501-951-0786
Other Elected Officials
Mayor Terry C. Hartwick 501-975-8601
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Whitbey 501-975-8617
City Attorney Amy Fields 501-975-3755
Dist Court Judge Randy Morley 501-791-8562
Dist Court Judge Paula Juels Jones 501-791-8559
North Little Rock Curbside Recycling schedule for the month of July 2024.
July 1—5 recycle
July 8—12 no pickup
July 15—19, recycle
July 22—26 no pickup
July 29—Aug 2, recycle
City Offices located at 700 West 29th
Construction and Building Services
Mary Beth Bowman 501-975-8881
Finance, Ember Strange 501-975-8802
Fit 2 Live, LaKaisha Shelby 501-442-7406
Human Resources, Betty Anderson 501-975-8855
Legal, Amy Fields, City Attorney 501-975-3755
Planning, Shawn Spencer 501-975-8835
Utility Payment Assistance and Other Numbers
Central AR Development Council……..501-603-0909
Little Rock Catholic Charities...501-664-0640 ext 459
Saint Francis House…………………....501-664-5036 Watershed……..………………………..501-378-0176
Helping Hand of Arkansas……………. 501-372-4388
River City Ministries…………………….501-376-6694
Arkansas Metro………………………....501-420-3824
Arkansas Food Bank…………………...501-565-8121
American Red Cross…………………...501-748-1021
Salvation Army………………………….501-374-9296
Telephone Numbers for City Hall Mayor’s Office…………………501-975-8601
Terry C. Hartwick
City Clerk & Treasurer………..501-975-8617
Diane Whitbey Communications………………501-975-8833
Shara Hutchcraft
External Relations…………….501-975-8605
Margaret Powell
Revenue Enforcement………. 501-975-8612
Officer Jim Scott
Special Projects/DEI………….501-975-3737
Arnessa Bennett
Information regarding employee anniversaries and birthdates is provided by Human Resources the prior year (i.e. 2024 was provided in 2023). So if an employee name is on the list that has retired or resigned, please disregard. Also, typos happen! Please let me know if a name is spelled wrong and a correction will be included next month! For employees who leave the city and come back in a different capacity or department, your length of service may change as well. Example, I worked in the Mayor’s Office 10 years, then was elected City Clerk. I have been in the City Clerk’s Office 23 years. My total service with the city is 33 years. If this scenario applies to you, please email me at least one month before the month of your anniversary month so I can include your total service to the City of NLR! Diane (Dwhitbey@nlr.ar.gov)
