Russellville City Council approves reappointment of Miller, Hargett and Mansell as City Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief and Fire Chief

At the first meeting of the new City of Russellville administration, the agenda consisted primarily of procedural matters that must be done once the new mayor and council take office.

At the November 3rd meeting, Mayor David Grissom reappointed Danny McDowell as City Attorney for the upcoming four year term at a monthly compensation of $2,000.

Grissom also reappointed Cliff Wright as Russellville Municipal Court Judge and Eddie Beason as Municipal Prosecutor, both at a monthly compensation of $1,400.

Belinda Miller was reappointed as City Clerk/Treasurer, Joe Mansell as Russellville Fire Department Chief and Chris Hargett as Russellville Police Department Chief.

All of Grissom’s appointments were approved by the city council.

District Three City Councilman Gary Cummings was elected as Mayor Pro-Tempore, to stand in whenever Grissom is absent.

In other agenda items, the council:

—extended the job application deadline for Patrol Officer in the Russellville Police Department until November 17, 2025.

—approved holding council meetings the first and third Monday of each month, except those dates that fall on recognized holidays, when the meeting will be held the following Tuesday. Work sessions will begin at 6 p.m., and meeting will follow.

—approved the lowest responsible bid from Rogers Group, Inc., for Hot Plant Mix to be sold and delivered to the Russellville Street Department.

—approved a claim by Russellville resident Jonathan Wilson for $2,285.55 for damages to his vehicle incurred on Adams/Seminole Street when Wilson met another vehicle and was forced to pull to one side of the road to let it pass. His claim alleged the edge of the roadway was breaking away and incurred tire and rim damage as a result.

The next regular meeting of the Russellville City Council will be Monday, November 17th, with work session at 6 p.m., and meeting to follow.